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as in tumor
an abnormal mass of tissue
found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar
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as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the growth of the gambling industry into an economic mainstay in some locations
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as in development
the process of becoming mature
her reflections and mature behavior certainly demonstrate just how much emotional growth took place last summer
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Recent Examples of growth
China reported first-quarter gross domestic product growth last week of 5.4% , above expectations.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2025
The biggest challenge facing District 6 is managing our rapid growth.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Despite low unemployment, inflation has outpaced wage growth, and grocery prices have surged nearly 28 percent over five years, straining household budgets.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
What are the best ways to prevent mold growth in the bathroom?
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2025
The biggest challenge facing District 6 is managing our rapid growth.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Despite low unemployment, inflation has outpaced wage growth, and grocery prices have surged nearly 28 percent over five years, straining household budgets.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
What are the best ways to prevent mold growth in the bathroom?
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
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The Parks and Recreation actress stars as Amanda, a teacher who is diagnosed with a brain tumor and signs up for a subscription service that promises to maintain her cognitive functions.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Another worker at a Boston-area hospital has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, the sixth to be identified among staff members who all worked on the same floor.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Among Zhang’s expansive portfolio, three standout projects capture his artistic evolution and deeper purpose: Dancing with a Jellyfish, Aesthetics from Africa, and Mirror: Truth or Lie.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Charlotte Flair, a top star in WWE's women's division, appears to be on the cusp of a significant character evolution following her recent high-stakes match at WrestleMania 41.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Thursday interest rate lift is therefore as a largely technical adjustment following the March developments, according to Brad Bechtel, global head of FX at Jefferies.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Compelled by the early data, Ricks decided in 2018 to license the development and commercialization of the drug.—
Alice Park,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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How the condition originates, progresses, and responds to treatment can also vary a good deal among people.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
16 Apr. 2025
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During a succession of poor wet seasons, the females postpone reproductive maturation up to 10 years and may produce a litter only once a decade.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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The platform’s supporters point to upcoming technical improvements and the maturation of the proof-of-stake consensus mechanism as potential catalysts for recovery.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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However, slowing the progression of vision loss is key.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
19 Apr. 2025
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However, there is a continuous rise in prostate-specific antigen (PSA), indicating disease progression.—
Matthew Wosnitzer,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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Unlike many other areas where peak bloom is waning or has already passed, right now is the heart of Branch’s Brooks flowering season, with this year’s peak running through April 18, according to the Branch Brook Park Alliance.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sydney has been waiting for 15 years for a flowering at the Royal Botanic Garden.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2025
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The funds will be used to bankroll the expansion of the flagship FPSO business as well as a growing green energy portfolio under Yinson Renewables, a subsidiary that has solar and wind power projects in multiple countries.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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This also includes the expansion of the company’s Solomeo headquarters, already partly operational in 2025, and the production capacity for the 10-year project running from 2024 to 2033.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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